Scribbles and Ink, Out of the Box

Scribbles and Ink

by Ethan Long

Scribbles the cat and Ink the mouse are buddies and fellow artists. In this adventure, the arrival of a box of cheese brings a yummy snack for Ink and an artistic opportunity for Scribbles--he loves the box! What can he make from it? Everything!

Genres: Picture Books, Epic, Childrens, Graphic Novels, Cats, Animals, Art

96 pages, Hardcover

First published March 11, 2014

About the author

Ethan Long is a popular, award-winning and internationally recognized children's book author and illustrator with over 70 children's books, a Theodor Seuss Geisel Award and an Emmy-nominated television series to his credit. Just about all of his awake time is spent writing stories, drawing pictures and spending time with his family. Since graduating from Ringling College of Art and Design in 1991, Ethan has never stopped evolving, challenging his creative approach with each new project while constantly honing his instantly identifiable style. Born and raised in Central Pennsylvania, his childhood memories serve as inspiration for many of his drawings and stories. He currently lives with his wife and three children in beautiful Orlando, Florida, USA and flip flops seamlessly between being a world famous children's book author and a stay-at-home dad.

Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my new favorite Cat and Mouse duo. This time they are introducing readers to chapters. This is a fun and short way to get kids to read longer books. It relies heavy on graphics, and almost, but not quite straddles the graphic novel line. Think Elephant and Piggy, with more slapstick. Love these guys and can not wait to see what they get up to next.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

For any parent who has had a child play with the box rather than the toy. A great book about creativity, having fun and sharing.

[Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

HOW DO YOU READ BOOKS ON THIS AND THEY ARE SO SHORT LIKE WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[Darla · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gets all the stars from me. It was the perfect opportunity for my bilingual grandson to practice his reading. This is written in the same style as Elephant & Piggy. Scribbles is a cat and his speech bubbles are in red. Ink the mouse has blue speech bubbles. We had so much fun the first time, we read it two times in a row. We may have enjoyed the book more than the cat and mouse did their box inside. Love the play on how cats obsess over boxes, too. A big success at our house. 🐈🐁

[Meg McGregor · Rating 3 out of 5]

When my daughter, Katherine, was very young, we would give her expensive toys and books, that were of course, in neatly wrapped boxes!

Instead of playing with the toy, game, book, etc. she wanted to play in the box, around the box, sit on the box, color on the box -- you name it.

This smartly written and illustrated book reminded me of those times! I really enjoyed reading it.

Oh - we learned, after a couple of these times, to not put the gift in a box, until she got older! LOL

[Sarah Alamer · Rating 4 out of 5]

We're so proud of you for reading this wonderful book! You learned something really important - that your imagination can turn anything into something amazing, just like Scribbles did with that box. Even simple things around you can become special when you use your creativity! You also saw how friends can solve problems together. Keep reading and dreaming big, sweetie. We love watching you grow!

[Nicola · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kind of a picture book and kind of a comic book. This is a great example of playing with art concepts so that Scribbles and Ink can change their environment simply by using their imaginations and a pen. They compete over a box and explore all of the wonderful things kids can use a box for.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beginning chapter book
These two friends use their imaginations to create many things out of a box. They also have a spat and realize how to be better friends.

[Molly Cluff (Library!) · Rating 3 out of 5]

The illustrations are fun and detailed, but I think the jokes will be over the heads of the intended audience. Some weird jumpy text moments, too that I don't think kids will get.

[Kat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reminds me a lot of Pete The Cat

[Kirsten Murphy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book connections:
* This Is Not a Box
* This is Not a Stick

[wildct2003 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute quick story

[Villain E · Rating 3 out of 5]

Scribbles and Ink bicker and make up. In this case, they compete over creative ways to use a box.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

You can do a lot with a box.

[Sherry Scheline · Rating 3 out of 5]

The kids love Scribbles. I cannot bring myself to fall in love with these little books. Do not let my lack of love slow you from reading these.

[Jnase1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another series I need to order for our media center. Good for early readers.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Long's entertainment value never disappoints. I've read some of his previous works and they are always packed with great illustrations and solid story-telling. This book's strengths lies in its likeable characters and great use of imagination. Unfortunately, near the end, I sort of zoned out as I felt the story flow loses its charm-like quality. I struggled to keep engaged, but I'm sure it wouldn't lose its appeal with children.

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute first chapter book.

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these characters that Long has created and this is a fun early reader.

[Out_of_Bounds Reading · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my little sister's favorite. It gave us ideas of what to do with any boxes that we have. We also created her dolls a castle out of boxes, which fun until she created a swimming pool.

[Laura Mack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute characters & concept. Love that Ethan Long created this book & looking forward to more adventures w/these 2 friends.

[Mompop · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like Antoinette Portis' title Not a box better.

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

My kindergarteners LOVES playing with boxes so it was not surprising that he loved this book. We both laughed out loud a couple of times.

[John]

A fun creative book. Reminiscent of Not a Box by Antoinette Portis.

[Heather Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

megan summer reading 2016, children's book, chapter book, cute, animals, imagination, boxes, drawing, art, conflicts, first grade, second grade, third grade

[Natasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of those "can we read it again, mum" books. Always a plus for me. Super plus because it's on the EPIC app with a "read-to-me" feature which is a bit like Audible but with the pictures.